📮 Valerie Stonehold Series by Renee Jagger, Michael Anderle (.ePUB)

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1. Security for Hire

1. Security for Hire - When they pull off her wig, it’s game over. When three local bullies pick on Iron Hills dwarf Eiravel (Val) Stonehold, she naturally defends herself. Why is she the only one who gets thrown out of the tavern after the brawl? On her way home, two bumbling dragons in human form, Axl and Livius, accost her and hand her a letter. What can the new Eternal Queen Julie possibly want with her? As it turns out, the queen wants her body. Rather, she wants her fighting skills. Diplomats often need bodyguards, and Julie thinks Val fits the bill. One problem: Val knows little about the world beyond the Iron Hills. She has to learn more about the outside world to be effective. If she learns fast enough, she might save her employer’s daughter from being abducted.

2. Shieldmaiden of the Modern Realm

2. Shieldmaiden of the Modern Realm - There’s nothing Val enjoys more than a cheerful bar brawl. Val is expanding her horizons as she settles into her new abode. Her jewelry business is taking off, and she’s also found a pub or two for relaxing. Plus, she’s got the bodyguard business, and the occasional bouncing gig. Busy dwarf! She’s also learning the art and science of having friends. One of them, Stella, will be moving, which forces Val to make a choice. Has she finally found a world that will accept her? Does she want to make it her home? Then Anne, her first client who now a friend as well, calls her about another protection job, and she can’t say no. A red-carpet event and a movie star. When Val shows up, the venue’s manager doesn’t make things easy. Dicks get measured, and the winner is…

3. Arbiter of Shadows

3. Arbiter of Shadows - A faerie assassin. A priceless favor. An impossible choice. Valkyrie "Val" Stonehold faces her toughest challenge yet when her best friend Sinatria asks for a life-changing favor. Val must become the faerie Tetra's liege—a magically binding contract that grants her complete control over the assassin. Playing jailer to a resentful faerie is the least of Val's worries. As she juggles to protect her dwarf clients from a ruthless gang, and unravel the secrets of her mysterious amulet, Val finds herself in a web of danger and deceit that threatens everything she holds dear. Can Val keep her loved ones safe while unraveling the mysteries of her powerful amulet? Will Tetra find redemption and a place to belong in the human world? In a thrilling blend of urban fantasy and paranormal suspense, Val and Tetra's journey will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

4. Jewel of the Night's Mantle

4. Jewel of the Night's Mantle - She's the last line of defense against an ancient evil. Valerie Stonehold, an Iron Dwarf blacksmith, never expected her craftsmanship would play a crucial role in protecting the paranormal world from the Wild Hunt. With her loyal companion Shadow by her side and a team of unlikely allies, Val embarks on a perilous journey filled with danger, magic, and unexpected twists. Tasked with safeguarding Gaia's Sickle, a powerful artifact capable of imprisoning the formidable Kronos, Valerie finds herself at the center of a looming conflict. She'll need to push her skills to the limit to protect those she holds dear and maintain the delicate balance between the human and paranormal worlds. Will Valerie's iron will and the strength of her friendships be enough to overcome the ancient evil that threatens to plunge both worlds into chaos? Or will the villains of the Wild Hunt reclaim their power and unleash untold destruction?

6. The Iron Bear

6. The Iron Bear - A misfit dwarf. An ancient destiny. One epic battle for two worlds. Val Stonehold never fit in with other Iron Dwarves. At nearly six feet tall and struggling with her identity, she carved out a life for herself in New York City as a bodyguard and blacksmith. When an ancient power awakens within her, Val discovers she's more than just an outsider. She's a Warrior of the Red Bear, sworn to protect the Lunar Fae and all of paranormal-kind. Dark forces threaten both Earth and Avalon. Val must master her berserker rage and iron magic to stop a rebellion that could unleash chaos across dimensions. With a ragtag team of paranormal misfits at her side, Val races to build a sanctuary for her people while battling ancient evils. But time is running out. Can Val embrace her true nature and save both worlds? Or will her insecurities doom them all to darkness?

7. Guardian of Little Avalon

7. Guardian of Little Avalon - Gangs, magic, and a mythical sword collide in Little Avalon. Valerie Stonehold, warrior-smith and protector of Little Avalon, faces her toughest challenge yet. As she transforms a run-down Brooklyn neighborhood into a thriving paranormal haven, human gangs threaten to tear it all apart. Val must use her iron magic and berserker strength to keep the peace, all while juggling the demands of her growing community. The stakes are higher than ever. Hunt Conquest, a group of dangerous paranormal extremists, has Val in their crosshairs. To defeat them, she'll need more than just her trusty warhammer. Val sets her sights on a legendary prize: Excalibur, the sacred blade of King Arthur. But retrieving it from the depths of New Camelot's lake is no easy feat. With gang wars brewing, paranormal threats looming, and a damaged Excalibur waiting to be claimed, Val must push her abilities to the limit. In this urban fantasy filled with humor, heart, and high-octane action, Val's determination will be put to the ultimate test. Can she forge a peaceful future for Little Avalon? Or will the forces arrayed against her shatter her dreams – and her community – beyond repair?

8. Protector of the Sleepless City

8. Protector of the Sleepless City - The fate of two worlds hangs on one shattered sword. As the founder of a thriving paranormal neighborhood in Brooklyn, Valerie Stonehold’s got her hands full managing everything from dragon daycares to fairy wine imports. When Queen Julie’s legendary sword Excalibur breaks, leaving her vulnerable to dark magic, Val knows she has to act. The mission seems simple: reforge the sacred blade before the dark mage Niamh can free the bloodthirsty Wild Hunt from their prison. With terrorists targeting paranormals across New York City and a mysterious enemy lurking in the shadows, Val’s time is running out. She’ll need all her dwarven smith skills, the help of her misfit team, and maybe even an alliance with her sworn enemy to restore Excalibur. One wrong move could unleash an ancient evil that would destroy both Earth and Avalon. Will Val succeed in reforging the legendary blade and save both worlds from darkness? Or will her attempt to restore Excalibur lead to its final destruction - and the end of everything she holds dear?

9. A Hunt No More

9. A Hunt No More - She's a giant dwarf with a mission. The Wild Hunt is rising. Val Stonehold has built a sanctuary where humans and paranormals live in harmony. As duchess of Little Avalon, she's finally found her place in the world despite being unlike any other dwarf. But peace shatters when her long-lost mother returns, bringing painful memories and hidden agendas. Before Val can untangle this emotional knot, Kronos—the most feared of the Wild Hunt—breaks free from his prison, threatening to destroy everything she's built. With dark magic spreading and riots erupting in the streets, Val must find a way to permanently contain the Hunt's evil. The solution may lie in ancient runes - if she can decode them in time. Standing between her and success: a rogue dark mage, an army of twisted creatures, and the crushing weight of being "different" in a world that demands conformity. Will Val find the strength to embrace who she truly is and save both the human and paranormal worlds? Or will her differences prove to be the weakness that brings everything crashing down?

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